HIM Inpatient Clinical Coder II

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare institution is seeking a dedicated HIM Inpatient Clinical Coder II to join their team. This role involves coding complex inpatient cases, ensuring accuracy in diagnosis and procedure assignments, and utilizing specialized software for coding tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding, along with effective communication skills to navigate interactions with outpatient clinics. Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote position while benefiting from competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Affordable Health Insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

Childcare Subsidies

Student Loan Subsidies

Generous Time Off

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pension

Tuition Reimbursement

Cell Phone Plan Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of progressively complex day surgery and observation coding.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding conventions.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and assign diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatients.
• Follow-up on outstanding uncoded and incomplete charts.

Skills

ICD-10 Coding

CPT-4 Coding

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High School Degree

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management

AHIMA or AAPC Coding Certification

Tools

3M Coding System

Computer Assisted Coding (CAC)

Job description

This HIM Inpatient Clinical Coder II will be responsible to:

• Abstract, sequence and assign diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatients according to the department’s policies/guidelines, CMS Coding guidelines, CMS Correct Coding initiatives, ICD-10-CM coding conventions and Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definitions
• Code cases such as trauma, post-procedure complications, more complex fractures and long-term monitoring and length of stay up to twenty days such as spinal fusions and V-P shunts; day surgery and observation outpatients, as required for reimbursement and maintenance of patient database
• Assign CPT-4 procedure codes, adds modifiers as needed, analyze and assign grouper utilizing specialized computer software
• Follow-up on outstanding uncoded and incomplete charts in accordance with department protocols and standards
• Respond to outpatient clinics’ requests for ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes via email hotline
• Assist in training new personnel in coding procedures

To qualify, you must have:

• High School degree and coding certification program or an Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management and a min of 1 year of progressively complex day surgery and observation coding.
• The ability to code cases such as ablations, valve repairs and malignancies is expected within six months of starting work in the job.
• A strong working knowledge of coding using ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding conventions.
• Prior computer experience; knowledge of 3M Coding System and/or Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) system preferred.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.
• Current AHIMA or AAPC Coding Certification (s): CCS, CCS-P, or CPC is preferred.
• Fully Remote

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.


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